Leroy J. Bowler Sr.

1935-2014

August 5, 2014

WARREN - Leroy James Bowler Sr., 79, of 1734 Valley St. S.W., died 2:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at St. Joseph Health Center following complications from a brief illness.

He was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Cleveland, the son of John Bonner and Geneva Bowler.

Mr. Bowler was a tow motor driver with General Motors B.O.C. Lordstown Division.

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Bowler Sr.

Leroy served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, receiving several honors.

Survivors include two sons, Leroy "Jimmy" Bowler Jr. and Dwayne Davis, both of Warren; two daughters, Patricia "Patty" Henderson of Cleveland and Maria Henderson of Warren; one brother, Albert Tiller of Baltimore; two sisters, Harriet Demory and Shirley Veney, both of Baltimore; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie L. Davis Bowler; one brother, Ervin Tiller; and a special friend, Mary McKenzie.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home. Calling hours are one hour prior to service.